The Public Relations Office is responsible for maintaining effective communication between the ZPS and the public in order to ensure correct and efficient information dissemination.
The Unit performs the following specific functions:
a) Develop and implement a Public Relations Communication Strategy for a coordinated information sharing system;
b) Implement Public Relations programmes in order to establish and maintain mutual relationships with the Public and raise public awareness;
c) Manage Corporate communication, Media Liaison and Events management functions;
d) Release Press Statements and Press Releases on the activities of the Service in order to keep stakeholders informed;
e) Collaborate with media organizations and other stakeholders on matters related to operations of the Service;
f) Manage the Service’s website and social media platforms for information disseminating; and
g) Collect information and publish the Police News Bulletin.
The Unit is headed by a Public Relations Officer (Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police) and assisted by one (1) Deputy Public Relations Officer (Assistant Commissioner of Police).